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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
5
In this editorial the author argues the country remains prosperous with higher living standards, more labor-saving devices, better clothing, and greater opportunities. While some individuals and communities face job or wage disappointments, overall national prosperity is described as superior to any other nation, urging readers to stop pessimism and focus on blessings and confidence in the future.
The Weather and Crop Bureau of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports record rains in September totaling over nine inches. They find no strong link between wet Septembers and upcoming disasters, but analysis of winter temperature cycles suggests this winter could be somewhat colder than last season and the long term average.
The wedding of Mr. W. d. Smith and Miss Zora Waaj occurred on Tuesday September 28 at Riverside M E parsonage in Port Dodge. Rev J His Share officiated with the bride joined by Winnifred Waaj and others. The bride, a longtime sales member at A D White Co Humboldt, will honeymoon in Eastern Iowa then reside in Chicago.
A late night tornado swept Humboldt causing extensive property damage in the business district and nearby areas. The Okoboji Methodist Camp suffered major losses including the tabernacle and cottages, with no injuries reported. Livestock losses were noted as the storm moved through farms.
Iowa bunched hogs as the top money maker with 10,972,753 hogs marketed in 1925 at $21.68 per head totaling $237,012,221. Officials say hogs supply about 45 percent of the corn market while bumper crops alone do not guarantee higher profits.
Selmer and Alton Olson freshmen tackle for Waldorf College Forest City prepare to face Fort Dodge Junior College on Waldorf’s Homecoming Day. The Olson brothers debut in football this season, bringing fighting spirit and determination to learn the game.
Civil suits against Be W McElhinney will shift to federal court after his attorney said the defendant filed for bankruptcy four months before the petition, making judgments potentially worthless unless secured. The piece notes primary results showing some candidates received more votes, then abruptly shifts to a quip about X-rays and women.
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